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Recapping the Packers Season and Previewing their Playoff Run

The Packers' impressive regular season performance has allowed them to gain the respect and attention of NFL teams and fans everywhere, as they are now in a position to be one of the top Super Bowl contenders heading into the playoffs. Unexpected events throughout the season have pushed the Packers to the top of the league. Going into the season there were a lot of questions such as: How much long…

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Winter Sports Recap

12/8 Boys Basketball vs. Greenfield New Berlin West got their first win against the Greenfield Hawks with a final score …
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Animaniacs Review

After almost 22 years of being gone from our television screens, the Animaniacs are back, but this time on Hulu. …
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Among Us

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